Category: Security
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT ADJOURNS NYAKO PLEA BARGAIN HEARING TO JULY 25
FEDERAL HIGH COURT ADJOURNS NYAKO PLEA BARGAIN HEARING TO JULY 25 A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the plea bargain hearing between former Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako and the EFCC until July 25, citing delays linked to the late President Buhari’s death. EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), explained the Attorney-General’s inability to finalize…
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OYO COMMUNITIES RAISE ALARM OVER BANDITS USING OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK AS HIDEOUT
OYO COMMUNITIES RAISE ALARM OVER BANDITS USING OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK AS HIDEOUT Residents in Igbeti and Igboho warn Old Oyo National Park has become a hotspot for bandits and kidnappers, disrupting peace in Olorunsogo and Orelope LGAs. Oyo CP Johnson Adenola, during a visit, promised intensified operations using drones and military collaboration to flush…
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KANU’S THREAT TO SPARK VIOLENCE CALLED EMPTY BOAST — PROSECUTION URGES COURT TO ORDER DEFENCE
KANU’S THREAT TO SPARK VIOLENCE CALLED EMPTY BOAST — PROSECUTION URGES COURT TO ORDER DEFENCE Lead counsel Chief Kanu Agabi tells court Nnamdi Kanu’s threats are mere boasting, not criminal; prosecution disagrees, urging the court to call Kanu to enter defence over terrorism charges linked to violence. Agabi argued the prosecution failed to prove any…
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U.S. PRESSURES AFRICAN NATIONS TO ACCEPT VENEZUELAN DEPORTEES — NIGERIA PUSHES BACK
U.S. PRESSURES AFRICAN NATIONS TO ACCEPT VENEZUELAN DEPORTEES — NIGERIA PUSHES BACK The U.S. is urging African countries to take in Venezuelan migrants deported from America, including ex-prisoners, but Nigeria firmly rejects this, slamming the move as coercive and unfair. Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar called it “difficult” to accept deportees amid Nigeria’s own challenges…
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OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS ARREST NURTW MEMBERS FOR ARMS TRANSPORT TO TERRORISTS
OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS ARREST NURTW MEMBERS FOR ARMS TRANSPORT TO TERRORISTS Defence HQ reveals arrest of two NURTW officials caught smuggling military gear to terrorists in Borno, alongside 11 collaborators and rescue of 7 kidnap victims. Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye confirms seizures including uniforms, batteries, arms, and cash. Meanwhile, 16 terrorists’ family members surrendered in…
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YOBE POLICE ARREST 303 SUSPECTS IN MASSIVE DRUG CRACKDOWN
YOBE POLICE ARREST 303 SUSPECTS IN MASSIVE DRUG CRACKDOWN Yobe Police launch major operation, nab 303 people linked to drug abuse, hoarding, and peddling across the state. Spokesman SP Dungus Abdulkarim says the raids targeted criminal hotspots to tackle rising drug-related crime. Three top suspects are now under NDLEA investigation. Police urge communities to stay…
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UNICEF CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK IN SUDAN KILLING 450, INCLUDING 35 CHILDREN
UNICEF CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK IN SUDAN KILLING 450, INCLUDING 35 CHILDREN UNICEF strongly condemns the horrific attack in North Kordofan, Sudan, where 450 civilians—including 35 children—were killed, calling it a shocking violation of humanity and international law. The tragic violence struck communities near Bara over the weekend, leaving many injured and missing, with fears the…
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LAGOS TO REINSTATE PSYCHIATRIC TESTS FOR TRAFFIC OFFENDERS
LAGOS TO REINSTATE PSYCHIATRIC TESTS FOR TRAFFIC OFFENDERS Lagos State is bringing back psychiatric assessments for drivers caught going against traffic, aiming to curb reckless behaviour and boost road safety. Special Adviser Sola Giwa revealed this at the Lagos Traffic Conference marking LASTMA’s 25th anniversary. The move complements efforts to improve traffic management, with LASTMA…
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NSCDC OFFICERS GRADUATE WITH SIGN LANGUAGESKILLS, BREAKING BARRIERS IN ABUJA
NSCDC Officers Graduate with Sign Language Skills, Breaking Barriers in Abuja In a move that’s all about communication and inclusion, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officers just levelled up with basic sign language skills. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Abuja, brought together key figures like Arowolo Ayoola, Founder…
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT: NIGERIAN AIRFORCE KICKS OFF AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
Sky’s the Limit: Nigerian Air Force Kicks Off 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference in Abuja In a high-flying display of expertise and camaraderie, the Nigerian Air Force gathered top brass and brainiacs for the grand kickoff of the 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference—proving that when it comes to aviation, the future is bright and well-engineered. Abuja played…
